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09 February 2010 

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More than 900 years old, Preah Vihear temple sits on a high escarpment overlooking the Cambodian plains. The addition of the temple to a list of Unesco World Heritage sites in July reignited longstanding border disputes between Thailand and Cambodia. A military standoff has continued for months, and skirmishes have cost lives on both sides. VOA Khmer's extensive coverage below.

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The US is concerned about an ongoing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia and is seeking a quick, peaceful solution to tensions between the two countries, a US State Department official said Tuesday. (09 February 2010)
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A Thai soldier stands guard next to a damaged bus stop after a bomb exploded at near The Victory Monument in Bangkok, 31 Dec 2006
Preah Vihear temple.
Thai protestors rally in front of Cambodia's embassy in Bangkok.